Trial of Hummel Opens in Morse Divorce Case
In New York on December 15 the prosecution opened its case against Abraham H. Hummel, the lawyer accused of conspiring to disrupt the Morse divorce. Assistant District Attorney Rand described the scheme as bold, involving payment of at least fifty thousand dollars to derail a marriage and lounge the judiciary. The first witness was Abraham H. Ravenburgh of Hummel’s firm.
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James T. Morse
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Hummel
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St. Charles
New Orleans
Mexico
Texas
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Huimel
Stamford
Nathaniel Cohen
Abraham H. Ravenburgh
Rock Island Sets Dividend Cut for Quarter
New York December 15 The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway directors meet in city offices and decide to cut the quarterly dividend from two percent to one and a half percent moving its stock to six percent from eight percent final. The Rock Island Company favors passing January preferred stock dividend. An official statement notes net earnings of 862000 remain after the dividend payment. The board cites property expenditure plans as justification.
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
Rock Island
Rock Island Company
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Cough Medicines Contain Opiates Warned By Distributors
Coughs and colds advice highlights opiate content in many syrups besides Foley's Honey and Tar. Opiates can cause constipation, especially in children, making substitutes unsafe. Foley's Honey and Tar is presented as safe and nonconstipating. Distributed by All druggists lis Burkinshaw, 418 Middlesex St. Col. Thorndike St.
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Lis & Burkinshaw
Middlesex St
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Krustaleff A Jewish Printer Who Led Peasant Study Group
The government probes Krustaleff born Nassar a 28 year old Jew from Little Russia educated at Lubin and St Petersburg University. A printer during vacations he embraced socialism and studying peasant conditions. He helped organize the workmen’s council and served as its president after aiding the Schildlovsky reform commission.
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Krustaleff
Nassar
Russia
Lubin
St. Petersburg University
Schildlovsky Reform Commission
Krustaloff
Workmen's Council
Bloody clashes between troops and peasants in Riga
Reports from St. Petersburg describe deadly confrontations in Riga between troops and the united peasantry and workmen. Machine guns were used in street fighting. The countryside is largely abandoned to revolutionaries as troops concentrate in cities. Estates are attacked as barons and guards fall, with subduing garrisons and looted, burned properties.
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St. Petersburg
Edytkuhnen
East Prussia
Riga
Baron von Loewis
May Send McNary to Grand Jury
Boston December 15 District Attorney Moran said he would summon Congressman McNary to appear before the grand jury unless McNary provided all information he has about the charges against Mayor-elect Fitzgerald. Moran received McNary’s letter declining to testify. The case stems from a public letter by McNary to George W. Anderson outlining charges and naming witnesses including Moran.
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John B. Moran
Wm. Cc. S. McNary
Bing
McNary
John F
Moran
Fitzgerald
Decision Given In Boycott Case Denied Correction
Bridgeport Conn December 15 The motion of the defendants to obtain correction in the complaint in the so called boycott case brought by Dietrich Loewe et al of Danbury hat manufacturers against Martin Lawler et al which in effect is a suit against the United Hatters of North America to cover 240 000 alleged damages due to boycott was denied by Judge Platt in the United States circuit court today The plaintiff s counsel stated that the two suits one in the federal court and the other in the superior court will be pressed The motion which was denied today was argued a year ago Had the correction been granted as asked for by the defendants the effect it is alleged would have been to have thrown out Us such The suits were brought several years ago under the Sherman act trust law and were the first of this kind to be instituted In the country
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Dietrich Loewe
Danbury
Martin Lawler
United Hatters of
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Platt
United States
Theatre managers shot in Charleston incident
A report from Gaffney notes Milan Bennett and Abbott Davison, managers of a theatre company in Charleston, were shot by Geo Hasty. Bennett died, Davison was seriously wounded. Hasty is a hotel man of Gaffney. Maid Hicomett from Ileston and Datvicon from Oswego are mentioned.
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Evening Post
Gaffney
Milan Bennett
Abbott Davison
Geo Hasty
Bennett
Davison
Hicomett Te Maid
Ileston
Datvicon
Oswego
Milan Kennett Shot Near Medmont Inn, Gaffney Report
A special despatch from Gaffney reports Milan Kennett musical director of the But Money Company shot and killed by George Haely a Medmont Inn proprietor. Abbott Davidson another company member was wounded. The incident followed an attempt to enter a temperance hotel room, with the full outcome still uncertain.
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Milan Kennett
George Haely
Medmont Inn
Abbott Davidson
Imar Oamd
Iso
Maeety
Insane Man Kills Two In Mental Hospital Incident
Cleland, mne 16. William Guy, inmate at an asylum, shot his brother in law at Brownell Street and fled to 414 Central Avenue where he fatally injured Mrs. He was later arrested. He is a widower and 23 years old.
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Cleland
Death in Guthrie Court Mrs Rock Found at Supper Table
Mrs Mary Rock of room 15 Guthries court was found dead by Officer Clancy after breaking in. The frozen body remained seated with remnants of an evening meal and cake crumbs in her lap. Fire cold room suggests death long before discovery from possible heart trouble or other cause. Two letters addressed to Mrs Rock from Captain Wilson Carlisle suggest she had previously worked for him.
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Mary Rock
Guthrie's Court
Clancy
Mary Rack
Vaudeville matinee at opera house features dog rescue prize
Today’s children’s matinee offers a $5 prize for guessing the dog that saves a cat in Hermany's dogs and cats exhibition. Maxmillian the boy violinist appears for the last time before leaving for Europe, with Bert Coote and Company and other acts on the bill. Sunday concert proceeds aid the firemen's relief fund, then Opera House closes for Christmas week ahead of a headlining return.
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Maxmillian
Europe
Bert Coote
Wall Street
Relef
Maxtillian
Zinelle
Boutelle
Y M C A MEETING WITH REV W MATTHEWS SPEAKER
Rev W Matthews of First Primitive Methodist will speak at the Y M C A meeting for men in First Congregational church tomorrow afternoon at 2 390 subject The Imperial Call Dr George R Clark famed bass of the Schubert Male quartet engaged as soloist with numbers including Who Treads the Path of Duty Mor sot Just for Today and Now Thy Creator the latter a doctor arranged selection well suited to the occasion All men invited.
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First Primitive Methodist Church
Young Men's Christian Association
First Congregational Church
George R. Clark
Schubert
Mosort
New York Fashions for Italian Opera Nights
Fashion notes from New York on autumn styles seen at Italian opera sections. Wool and cream dominate with soft color blends and pastel accents, while Empire gowns with pale green chenille embroidery command attention. Hair ornaments, satin finishes, and lace capes feature prominently with jewelry, combs, and jet accessories enhancing evening wear.
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Doucet
McCall Co
Strength for Tired Mothers 1 We Sais Se 4
The fragment hints at a feature likely focused on support for exhausted mothers. It references a strength or aid theme with possible program titles or sections. Readability is limited by garbled OCR.
Good Shoes and the Yankee Boot Industry
A historical look at New England’s boot and shoe trade from Plymouth origins to modern mass production. The piece traces the industry’s growth, transport advances, regional shifts, and the enduring reach of Yankee leather from Harvard grads in Cambridge to southern plantations.
Power to Fight Disease Focuses on Root Cause
Article argues men cannot halt disease without addressing underlying causes. It promotes a dandruff and hair loss remedy that targets the parasitic germ linked to scalp irritation. The product is sold by a company through authorized agents.
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Tee Amare
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